bluejeff
Level 7 Valued Member
I tend to press almost as vertically as I can, somewhat in the scapular plane. I see some folks doing their press with a slight side lean, then straightening their torso at the top of the press. I just tried a couple of the latter and noticed it felt somewhat easier.
I would like my pressing to transfer to future handstand push-up gains, but the side lean is obviously not close to the same motor pattern. Might it be a good way to get used to heavier weights? Or even just to change up the pressing angle from time to time to prevent overuse type issues?
Anyone have thoughts or articles/resources on differences, or why one might choose to lean?
Thanks!
I would like my pressing to transfer to future handstand push-up gains, but the side lean is obviously not close to the same motor pattern. Might it be a good way to get used to heavier weights? Or even just to change up the pressing angle from time to time to prevent overuse type issues?
Anyone have thoughts or articles/resources on differences, or why one might choose to lean?
Thanks!